Orlando Hernandez

...So after hearing Rick Peterson wax poetic about how Orlando Hernandez' signature leg kick was not what made him so good, it turns out that he was completely wrong. Yesterday El Duque looked somewhat similar to the guy we've seen in the past, ditching the other wind up that made him look like a robot and throw 72mph. It seems as though no one but Hernandez knew that was coming, which is just another example of how El Duque beats to his own drum. I'd love to see someone else in the 5th starter role, but as of right now he's the best option. ... Read Full Story

...Another great article from Mets.com: For as long as he has been a big league pitcher, and while he was pitching in Cuba as well, Orlando Hernandez has been all about deception -- the exaggerated leg kick, hiding his pitches, the occasional sidearm sling and the rare Bugs Bunny changeup. And most folks in the game believe numerical information on El Duque's birth certificate to be fictional. It is with that record of deception in mind that the latest episode of Hernandez's second Mets spring outing must be viewed. Caution and at least a dozen grains of salt must be used if a conclusion ... Read Full Story

Orlando Hernandez Bio Sketch:   Name Orlando Hernandez Date Of Birth October 11, 1965 Place Of Birth Villa Clara, Cuba Height Be the first to add this Weight Be the first to add this Nationality Cuban Celebrity Status Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher Update this Bio Share and Enjoy: Tweet This Read Full Story

...Another great article from Newsday: Once again, the No. 5 spot in the rotation was under the microscope Saturday as Orlando Hernandez and Mike Pelfrey both took the mound in very different situations. Hernandez, the favorite, spent another morning trying to adjust to his revamped delivery and pitched what was supposed to be a simulated game -- with no hitters. That made the session a little short on tangible results, other than seeing Hernandez flip through his repertoire of breaking pitches and show more velocity on his fastball than he had previously. That's what has been passing for progress with Hernandez, who reported no ... Read Full Story

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